10-544-101 Social Gerontology

Explore aging in respect to social roles and processes.  Topics include history of aging, demographics, family relationships, social supports, economics, retirement, loss, poverty, and politics of aging. 
Date:
12/27/16
Primary Material Type:
Collection
Institution:
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 4
Subjects:
gerontology, geriatrics, social gerontology, ageism, life course, cohort effects, theories of aging, demography of aging, demographics, life span, life expectancy, social policy, legislation, entitlement programs, biological aging, psychological aging, support systems, relationships, work, retirement, health, poverty, economics, frail elderly, diversity, politics

Industry / Occupation

Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation:
Healthcare Support Occupations (31-0000)

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Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Associate Degree
Language:
en_US
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